The Best Roomba Vacuums

It is extremely efficient in getting rid of pet hair from floors and also dust bunnies and dirt clumps. Its HEPA filter also does a great job of securing allergens.

It utilizes a variation of vSLAM navigation, so it doesn't clean rooms as effectively as a Roomba with a dedicated camera. It's ideal for those who don't mind cleaning its bin frequently.

Roomba s9+ from iRobot

The iRobot S9+ is a powerful smart vacuum that can take on any home. It's not as full of bells and whistles that you find in other top robot vacuums however, it does have the essential features you require in a quality household cleaner, including outstanding cleaning performance, easy maintenance, a simple remote control, and an automatic dirt disposal system that keeps your bin from filling up too fast.

The bronze disk on the top and D-shaped body give it a classy appearance. It's a bit larger than the rounded bodies of other robot vacuums, but it's too heavy for moving from room to room. The square front design makes it easier to maneuver around corners and walls in comparison to other robots that have circular bodies.

The s9+ stands out from other Roomba models by its advanced mapping technology, called VSLAM. It uses a set of sensors to build the map of your home, which can eliminate long run times and missed places. You can also use the app to label specific rooms or choose an "room-size clean" that balances run duration by using suction power.

The S9+ is a powerful vacuum cleaner that can get deep into carpets and collect pet hair and large pieces of debris. It did well at navigating obstacles and getting around furniture, but it was unable to find a few pieces of salt from kosher in the corner on our carpeted floors we tested. It can also be controlled using an easy-to-use application or voice commands from a connected smart speaker. The app allows you to define a schedule for daily or weekly cleaning, and adjust power settings for optimal results. The s9+'s automatic dirt disposal system means that you will never have to empty it, and the app will let you know when it's full.

Roomba iRobot i7+ from iRobot

The i7+ Roomba robot is the best of the top models. It has self-emptying cleaning technology that provides weeks of hands-free cleaning. It also has Granular mapping, which enables it to clean around specific furniture pieces. It is also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant so you can control it with your voice.

The process is pretty simple. The i7+ and Clean Base pair up over Wi-Fi, and you'll be able to do a few exploratory runs with no vacuuming to produce maps of the home. Once you've done that, you can either begin a cleaning project in the app, or say "Hey Alexa - vacuum the master bedroom" and the i7+ will un-dock and then roll over before starting working.

In our tests, we found that the i7+ performed well on both hardwood flooring and low-pile rug. It was extremely thorough, making sure that not a single dusty debris remained behind. It even did a decent job of handling the cereal test, where it was able to suck up some large chunks of food and pieces of milk that spilled from the bowl.

The i7+ is a great device, but its battery life of only 2 hours isn't enough to last for multi-room sessions. The i7+ also has limited dustbin capacity, though it does come with the option of a separate bin disposal system.

Another drawback is the i7+'s tendency to get caught up in long hair and rug tassels, which you'll have to manually wash out every now and then. The app lets you check the i7+ status and schedule cleaning times, and more. It even has a full-bin sensor that alerts you when the bin is getting empty. The app lets you label rooms. This is useful for those with long haired pets or children.

iRobot 694

The Roomba 694 robot vacuum is a great alternative if you don't need to shell out a lot of money. It offers excellent battery performance and is intelligent enough to know when it's done cleaning. It can be programmed to run at a certain time and return to its dock once it is done. You can also set it up to run when you're away from home with the iRobot app or a third-party automation system such as August, Ecobee, or Leviton.

The 694 sports a brightly reflective black top with matte plastic on the edges. A green "Clean button" is located in the middle. A band of Home and Spot Clean buttons surrounds the button. On the back, you'll see the iRobot Logo and indicators for power as well as Wi-Fi. It's a light and compact vacuum that weighs under seven pounds. It's small enough to fit under the majority of furniture pieces and can be used to clean hard-to-access areas.

As with other non-mapping robot vacuums, this uses a combination of sensors and software to figure out its way through the room. It moves in an unidirectional direction until it bumps into something, and then it alters its course. During my testing, it took me about 90 minutes to clear an entire room. The 694 then returns to its dock for a recharge and to empty its dirt container.

In my tests of comparison the iRobot 694 did well on floors that were not bare and was unable to handle larger particles such as cereal or rice. It also had a difficult time sucking up large pieces of sand from carpets with low pile. The RoboVac 30C is eufy, has a larger dustbin and performs better on all kinds of floors. It also feels more sturdy, incurs lower recurring costs, is charged more quickly, and is able to maneuver itself better.

4. IRobot Roomba i3 EVO

The i3 EVO offers a great quantity of value, and includes many of the same high-tech features as Roombas which cost a lot more. It comes with a self-emptying bin, which uses mapping to learn the layout of your home and cleans in neat lines. It also has a powerful suction for hard floors and is able to clean multiple surfaces at one time. However the i3 EVO doesn't seem as effective at cleaning carpets and isn't equipped with the object-avoidance features of the high-end J7+ Combo or the s9+.

Similar to the i1+ like the i1+, i3 EVO is pet-friendly and features dual multi-surface brushes that adjust and flex to stay in contact with both carpets and hard floors, without becoming stuck in knots. The filtration system is able to trap 99.9% of dog and cat allergens that cause dander. It is compatible with both Alexa and Google Assistant so you can make use of your voice to control it. It's simple to set up a cleaning schedule and to check the battery levels and see the history of your cleaning. You can also receive app updates.

The i3 EVO is a Robot Vacuum Mops powered by batteries that is quick to charge and lasts for a long time. It will last for about an hour and half of cleaning before it runs out of power, which is impressive for a robot of this size. It allows you to see its remaining battery charge on the top of its base, or in the iRobot Home app. It has an easy cleaning time estimation feature that lets you know how it will take to vacuum.

Smart maps on the i3 EVO are an upgrade to the maps on the i1, allowing you to label rooms, add area dividers, and select different cleaning settings for each space. It does not have obstacle avoidance so it can be a danger to objects like power cords, toys, and shoes.

5. iRobot Roomba Q5 Pro

The Q5 Pro is a smart robot vacuum that also offers the ability to mop. It is a good choice for families with pets since it can mop up pet hair as well as other particles that a vacuum could miss. The model also has a 770ml dustbin onboard and is compatible with Amazon Alexa, allowing you to control the device via voice commands.

The Q5 Pro, like the Effortless Cleaning: iRobot Roomba i3 - Wi-Fi Enabled Roomba s9+ can map out your house and make a plan for cleaning to ensure that no area gets overlooked. It makes use of a combination of GPS, internal sensors, and a LIDAR to identify furniture and other obstacles in its way. The result is an efficient and effective cleaning that reduces the number of passes required to cover the entire flooring area.

The Q5 Pro's ability remove debris from floors that are not bare is another significant benefit. It can remove large and medium-sized pieces of rice or cereal from a hard floor effortlessly and also well when it comes to taking up smaller pieces of material like sand, which could be left close to walls or in corners.

The only major difference between the Q5 Pro and the pricier iRobot Roomba i8+ is that the latter feels more well-made, has more advanced features and does a better job of sealing in fine allergens. The Q5 Pro is a great option for those on a tight budget. It has a longer running time and it can be used with an automatic dock that empty itself. This reduces the necessity for manual maintenance.